Today in Black History: Dr. Chancellor Williams, historian and author of "The Destruction of Black Civilization" is born in 1898 in Bennetsville, South Carolina.
The New York Times
G.O.P. Hopes for Unity May Be Upset by Ben Carson
Editorial: Prosecute Torturers and Their Bosses
Edith Ramirez Is Raising F.T.C.'s Voice, Softly
Christie Wants Obama to Push Cuba to Return New Jersey Trooper’s Killer
St. Louis County Prosecutor Says Actions on Ferguson Were Correct
A Widening Rift Between de Blasio and the New York City Police Is Savagely Ripped Open
At Demonstrations, a Change in Tone After Officers Are Killed
New York Officers’ Killer, Adrift and Ill, Had a Plan
The Christian Science Monitor
Hillary Clinton slips in presidential poll: Was 2014 a bad year for her? (+video)
Killing of NYPD officers: Retaliation for Michael Brown, Eric Garner? (+video)
North Korea boycotts UN Security Council and threatens US
The Star Ledger
Commissioner: Fixing transportation trust fund means bringing the public on board
Urban Enterprise Zone legislation to keep revenue in communities goes to Christie for approval
Baraka postpones press conference on Newark police reforms after killing of NYC officers
Christie calls on Obama to demand Cuba return cop killer Joanne Chesimard
Philly.com
Case against Fattah could be difficult
School leaders eager for Tilden redesign
What happens after Camden razes homes?
What happens to building when charter goes under?
The Detroit Free Press
Albom: Sick, weary, Diane Bailey endures to help others
Pistons owner donates 2,100 bikes through Toys for Tots
Tent city sprouts in shadow of downtown Detroit
The Chicago Tribune
With thaw in U.S.-Cuba relations, what will become of wanted fugitive Assata Shakur
Mayoral challengers call for suspension of red light camera program
Jury duty pay increase coming next year
The Los Angeles Times
'Interview' fallout no laughing matter in comedy world
Wrongfully convicted inmates fight for compensation
In Texas, exonerated former inmates network to help others like them
2-year colleges will get chance to offer baccalaureates in some areas
LACER Afterschool Programs give students a reason to go to class
The Washington Post
With Cuba deal, U.S. aims to influence events in island’s post-Castro future
Racial concerns approach highest point since Civil Rights era
Mayor de Blasio faces crisis, resentment by city’s police
N.Y. officer arrested after being videotaped assaulting teen
President Obama’s last press conference of the year was his best press conference of the year
As term ends, Gray reflects on successes and struggles
Faith groups pressure Bowser to act against D.C.’s surge in homelessness
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Rep. Marcia Fudge enjoyed chairing the Congressional Black Caucus but is eager to move on
Tanisha Anderson family to speak about Cleveland police officer's use of force (live coverage)
Middleburg Heights Motel 6 manager accused of attacking protesters also used racial slurs during incident, police say
Day of protests over Tamir Rice shooting ends after 10 hours with no arrests
Cleveland police union defends fired cop, saying others did far worse
USA Today
NYPD chief backs mayor as tensions rise after slayings
Del. capital plan calls for cadets to patrol with Tasers
Compare arrest rates
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Early signs the Republican Senate could embrace Sally Quillian Yates at DOJ
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